Logistics Driver Assistant

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Logistics Driver Assistant to support clinical and non-clinical teams in the movement and storage of medical and hospital equipment. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly, including potential out-of-hours work. Benefits include NHS pension and onsite amenities such as nurseries and restaurants.

Benefits

NHS pension

Staff restaurants

Onsite nurseries

Accommodation

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, moving and storing equipment is desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent service needs.
• Good communication and liaison skills with wards and departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide support for Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture.
• Ensure the agreed services are delivered in a timely manner.
• Provide a flexible service, including weekends and out of hours.

Skills

Experience in logistics

Flexibility in work schedule

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Facilities Division has a vacancy for Logistics Driver Assistant to work within the Logistics Team within the Ancillary Services Department for ESHT. The Logistics Team will support Clinical and non-Clinical Teams with the movement and storage of medical equipment, Hospital equipment, Furniture and other items throughout the ESHT sites. The Operational Base will be in Eastbourne for the Logistics Team and storage facilities.

Responsibilities

• Hours of work: 37.5 per week, predominantly Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Flexible working may be required to meet urgent Trust requirements to support service delivery.
• Coordinate and provide support for Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture and liaise with Wards and Departments to ensure an excellent service is offered and delivered.
• Understand the requirements of the Trust to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture as needed.
• Ensure the agreed services are delivered in a timely manner to the required standard in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Organise and allocate resources to optimise service delivery.
• Provide a flexible service that may include weekends and out of hours cover across the Trust for urgent response and pre-planned requests.
• Make special arrangements as needed and staff rosters to allocate appropriate resources effectively.
• Follow Trust Policies, Procedures and Protocols and propose and implement changes as required.
• Deal with routine routes in a timely manner to provide an appropriate response.
• Liaise with the Logistics Co-ordinator to identify any potential problems or issues.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, moving and storing equipment is desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent service needs.
• Good communication and liaison skills with wards and departments.

Benefits

• Staff benefits including NHS pension, auto-enrolment, staff restaurants, onsite nurseries, accommodation and onsite parking from £50 a year.
• Access to Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme.